A client complains of fatigue and arthralgia to the nurse. On physical assessment, the nurse finds that the client has hyperpigmentation of the skin. Which lab test should the nurse suggest for safe and effective care of the client?

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The client's symptoms of fatigue and arthralgia along with hyperpigmentation of the skin are suggestive of iron overload disorder, such as hemochromatosis. Therefore, serum ferritin levels should be suggested for safe and effective care of the client. Bilirubin levels are more indicative of liver function, ceruloplasmin levels are more indicative of copper metabolism, and immunoglobulin levels are more indicative of immune function.

A Client Complains of Fatigue and Arthralgia to the Nurse